tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post7268702099261139039..comments2023-09-26T09:48:49.979-04:00Comments on ...but then I had kids: You mean it gets worse?!?Liz Aguerrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09465793815137696650noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-61036499038350358682009-11-14T21:52:54.012-05:002009-11-14T21:52:54.012-05:00I'm with you...I hope it gets easier. Yes, I l...I'm with you...I hope it gets easier. Yes, I lover her baby-ness, but what I wouldn't give to be able to go to Target, or a sit down restaurant, without waiting for the inevitable explosion.Amber Page Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288534853490787988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-21171150085807732392009-11-14T15:38:54.746-05:002009-11-14T15:38:54.746-05:00Your post was a really honest and true one. I do r...Your post was a really honest and true one. I do remember when my kids were little and I do miss those times... but my gosh when you are in the thick of it you can go absolutely crazy! Come to think of it, I still go crazy... so just so you know, the crazy stays with you. It's just a different kind of crazy, that's all.<br /><br />Happy Saturday Sharefest Sitsta ;~>Mindi @ B.A. Bookwormhttp://babookworm.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-5869176674560349482009-11-14T09:58:20.262-05:002009-11-14T09:58:20.262-05:00If I wrote down everything I wanted to say to you ...If I wrote down everything I wanted to say to you after reading your last few posts, it would never end.....I have been nodding my head in agreement and laughing (empathetically of course) through it all.....I hear you. We have A LOT in common.<br /><br />I loved the tale of you and your son and her teenage son....after spending 2 afternoons at the mall this week with my 4 yr son, I would have happily sold him for $1 by the end of the 2nd trip. I never go shopping since he has never been the kind of child you can shop with.....my daughter loved shopping, he HATES it and hates me doing it...unless it's toystores of course and I almost had to have a fake tantrum to get him to leave.....ay yi yi!!<br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog on Friday, I really appreciated your comment and the admiration is totally mutual, I really enjoy your writing.<br /><br />Happy Week-end!<br />Simone :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435722126028910012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-270676338948513132009-11-14T08:13:02.715-05:002009-11-14T08:13:02.715-05:00I think this is a great post! I think those of us...I think this is a great post! I think those of us without kids forget how hard it can be sometimes. Good luck! :)<br /><br />Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!!MsTypohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405552178619579820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-58419211112156756052009-11-14T07:55:32.497-05:002009-11-14T07:55:32.497-05:00I wasn't into the baby phase. I REALLY wasn&#...I wasn't into the baby phase. I REALLY wasn't into the pre-six month baby phase, so I'm not sure what your elevator commentators were thinking. I have a four-year-old daughter and this is the best time ever! I think there is something to be said for parents who forget the tough times of babyhood and only have the fuzzy nostalgia. If not, why would people keep having more kids?Joeyhttp://bigteethclouds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-38049302100067296652009-11-14T06:36:24.127-05:002009-11-14T06:36:24.127-05:00I am so proud of you for taking a 15 month old any...I am so proud of you for taking a 15 month old anywhere. There are times I don't want to take my 15 year old shopping.<br /><br />There are good and bad times to all the phases our kids go through. My "baby" is 15 and he is a doll right now. The other five were not necessarily dolls in teendom. Every child is unique as is every parent.<br /><br />Have fun and enjoy what you can!!Nickihttp://www.nickisnook.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-69305651692022900032009-11-13T11:01:16.864-05:002009-11-13T11:01:16.864-05:00LMAO @ Jenny Masc & ParentingBydummies!
Oh, h...LMAO @ Jenny Masc & ParentingBydummies!<br /><br />Oh, how I can empathize with you. I'm still in awwww that you were able to at one point in time participate in shopping on Black Friday for hours with a child. <br /><br />I don't even take my kids to the grocery store for 10 mins. If the hubby isn't around the kiddies end up going by default but, it's policy in my home that I go shopping ALONE! If I am shopping for them I'll decide whether I want them there or not but, usually I'm by my lonesome! I have four children Ages, 13, 12, 9, and 1. <br /><br />Shopping is one of my rare times of solitude. It's sad that a trip to the grocery store is considered "Me Time" but, hey... I'll take what I can get!JaelCustomDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16582793131116054168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-55469082104188959842009-11-13T07:13:57.127-05:002009-11-13T07:13:57.127-05:00Have another one. Then, #1 essentially moves out,...Have another one. Then, #1 essentially moves out, #2 gets worse, and #3 is totally neglected, but you don't even have the strength to care anymore and somehow it gets easier because of that. Your house is a mess, your children are a mess, and you are a mess and the only thing that matters is that no one gets hit by a bus during the day and that you can find your way back to your bed before midnight each night. It's a way of life. I love it! Probably only because I've lost my will to live:)Dumb Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912124222427415284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-22519201930619678262009-11-11T18:19:42.285-05:002009-11-11T18:19:42.285-05:00My husband and I always roll our eyes at the peopl...My husband and I always roll our eyes at the people who make the "just wait" comments. Those people are always out there and I guess it makes them feel better about their situation to be so negative about everyone elses. I recall living with Tim before we were married and people saying, "oh it might be all well and good now but JUST WAIT until you're married!" And then when I had a baby girl and I was so thrilled to have a girl and people would say, "Just wait until she's a teenager!". And then when I was trying desperately to get pregnant with #2 and people would say, "Oh, you THINK you want two, JUST WAIT, two is so much harder than one!" And now, as you write about, people are always telling me to just wait, until every stage, with that bitter, smirk. Makes me want to slap them across the face!<br /><br />I am so careful to never make these comments. Yes, every stage is hard but there everyone should be entitled to discover it on their own. I don't need anyone to tell me how miserable I'll be when I have a 15 year old girl who talks back to me and wears shirts too low and skirts too high! I'll see on my own! <br /><br />This was such an insightful post. Things that I think about all the time. I'm pretty sure we'll be enjoying every age (and hating every age too) and look back with fondness... and relief!beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616867595961283505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-38002038875570430802009-11-11T16:19:49.170-05:002009-11-11T16:19:49.170-05:00this made me laugh out loud:
"Yeah, they re...this made me laugh out loud:<br /><br /><i> "Yeah, they really do grow up so fast."<br /><br />My response?<br /><br />"Yeah, I hope so!"</i><br /><br />I love your sass and candor. You would be so fun to have cocktails with!JennyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594526663480442855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-21949008470009940932009-11-11T09:46:40.231-05:002009-11-11T09:46:40.231-05:00No-one likes the day to day of mommy-dom; no matte...No-one likes the day to day of mommy-dom; no matter what they say. Yes, I miss the little guy - but the tantrums, no sleep, diapers, etc? Not so much. Despite what those moms said; it does get easier. Much, much easier. But the trade-off is there are then bigger issues to deal with (girls, sex, drugs, DRIVING). Enjoy the time when you can - and realize that not all mommy-moments are wonderful and very, very soon your little guys will be bigger and independent.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-36103690973236436252009-11-11T08:31:49.746-05:002009-11-11T08:31:49.746-05:00My mother constantly reminded me of how fast time ...My mother constantly reminded me of how fast time flies and how every moment should be enjoyed, good AND bad. I hated that because in the early child-rearing years there were SOOO many days that were hard and frustrating and complicated..days that I felt wouldn't end fast enough!! The chaos, the conflict, the crying, the diapers, the mess!! UGH!! Those were moments that I was NOT enjoying at all!! But when all was quiet and calm, I did understand what she meant because there truly WERE (and thankfully still are) SOOOOO many more WONDERFUL moments, precious moments that, for me, made everything worthwhile.<br /><br />And yes, time DOES fly by, almost in a blink of an eye. Just look at my boys. Michael turns 21 in January and Brian (that little boy who clung to my hips and adored you dearly - still does btw) turns 16 next month, and is DRIVING!! (OMG!!)<br /><br />The climb was long and hard, and every year brought and continues to bring us new beginnings and new challenges with an occasional side of conflict and chaotic issues (girlfriends, sex, drugs, alcohol) some are easier to handle than others, but its all about adjusting and finding your common ground...remembering what it was like when you were their age...and allowing them to make their own choices (supporting the good ones and redirecting them with the bad ones) from early on. Its not harder, just different.<br /><br />So don't be so hard on yourself...you're doing fan-tabulously awesome with your life and your boys (Pablo included). I admire your strength and ability to hold on to your true "self" (something I struggled with for a very long time) and want you to know that we are ALL very blessed to have you in our lives. <3 XOXODaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399965415034255250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201961112490811175.post-38889946957131266732009-11-10T23:50:14.955-05:002009-11-10T23:50:14.955-05:00oh yes..the wisdom. Perhaps, they do know somethin...oh yes..the wisdom. Perhaps, they do know something we don't. I do find myself missing those days when words were mispronounced in such a cute way, faces were always smiling as big as possible (instead of as 'cool' as possible-the nine yr old)<br /><br />At any rate, my opinion is that you should do exactly what your doing. Enjoying what you can, and being a normal human that gets worn out on hip kids(as in hanging on your hip), tantrums, snot, drool, crying and whining. Don't let them fool you. they were pissy moms in a department store trying to shop with little ones too. LOL<br /><br />Every phase has its drawbacks, but it's progressively good things too-I love that my six and nine year old can finally make their own breakfast, help with dishes, clean their own bathroom...but then I went and had another baby. LOLKristi Faithhttp://kristifaith.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com